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· Carl Samson
Ice Cream Shop Releases Delicious Asian-Inspired Flavors to Fight Hate Against Asians
In celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a small ice cream shop based in Washington, D.C. is offering five Asian American-inspired flavors for nationwide shipping. The ice cream flavors include Red Bean Almond Cookie, Roasted Barley Tea, Matcha Green Tea,…
· Lindsey Yoo
There’s Really Only One Way Asian Americans Can Fight Racism in the Age of COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. In the early days of COVID-19, commentators often chose to describe the novel coronavirus as an affliction that would not discriminate. “While the well-connected certainly have better access to…
· Carl Samson
‘Coronavirus!’: Vietnamese Students Bullied and Harassed at High School in Little Saigon
A video has recently been shared on YouTube where several Vietnamese students at a high school in Orange County, California were bullied and harassed by schoolmates. The incidents, which occurred at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove, alarmed the local Vietnamese…
· Editorial Staff
Asians Allegedly Attacked By Mob on Philadelphia Subway in Disturbing Video
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with a statement from the Philadelphia Police Department. On Thursday, a disturbing video was shared on social media platforms that reportedly showed a group of individuals allegedly surrounding and assaulting an Asian couple or group…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Lawmakers Tell Congress to Fight Racism and Hate Over Coronavirus
Asian American lawmakers have urged fellow members of Congress to help combat the escalating amounts of racism linked to the spread of COVID-19. In a letter issued on Wednesday, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), chaired by Rep. Judy Chu, asked the…
· Carl Samson
People Line Up for HOURS to Try These Spicy Chinese Noodles in LA
A noodle stand specializing in a spicy recipe from northwestern China has now captivated taste buds in Los Angeles. Bang Bang Noodles, located in Highland Park, has seen people line up for its famous “biang biang mian” for hours — to the point of bowls selling out even before it…
· Ryan General
California’s Beloved Curry House Chain Suddenly Shuts Down
A Japanese American restaurant chain shocked its managers, employees and regular patrons with the sudden closure of all its branches. Curry House mysteriously shut all of its restaurants down on Monday without giving anyone in its workforce any advance notice.
· Bryan Ke
Korean Air Temporarily Shuts Down Office After Flight Attendant Tests Positive for COVID-19
Korean Air has shut down its office near Incheon International Airport, the main airport in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday after one of its flight attendant tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC)…
· Benny Luo
Meet Jonny Kim – The Man Every Asian Tiger Mom Compares You To
“Why are you not like Auntie Yi’s kid?! He works so hard.” “Did you know that Steve’s kid just got into Harvard? He’s so smart.”
· Carl Samson
Instagram Parents Spark Outrage After ‘Team Coronavirus’ Joke on Asian Travelers
A traveling couple with more than 80,000 followers on Instagram has been accused of racism and xenophobia after “joking” that Asians in their recent flight had coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “We’re flying with team coronavirus,” the couple’s account, @wherethekidsroam,…
· Carl Samson
Bong Joon-ho and ‘Parasite’ Cast Party Until 5 in the Morning at LA’s Koreatown
After making history at the Oscars, the cast and production of Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” had every reason to party until dawn. The South Korean dark comedy thriller took home Best Picture, Best Director (Bong), Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay (Bong,…
· Ernestine Siu
Rumors of OC’s Coronavirus Infection Shock Irvine — Here are the Facts
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with an additional comment from the University of California, Irvine. The Orange County Health Care Agency has confirmed one case of the coronavirus, which has so far killed over 80 people and infected thousands of others, in Orange…
· Jin Hyun
Andrew Yang is Now the 4th Most Favored Democratic Primary Candidate
Andrew Yang has surpassed Mayor Pete Buttigieg in the 2020 Democratic primary net favorability rankings, according to a new poll. The most recent poll revealing Yang’s net favorability score, which is the number of potential Democratic primary voters who view a candidate…
· Bryan Ke
Alyssa Milano Pulls Out of Andrew Yang’s Campaign After Staffer is Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Editor’s Note: The headline on this post originally said Alyssa Milano accused the staffer on Andrew Yang’s campaign of sexual misconduct. It has been changed to clarify that the actress was merely highlighting the allegations made by a different staffer on Yang’s campaign.…
· Carl Samson
How a Hong Kong Socialite Scammed Her Way into a Crazy Rich Life
The days of sipping expensive French wine in her luxurious Hong Kong abode could soon be over for a local socialite, whose alleged ways of seduction, deception, and manipulation to maintain her posh status quo have come to light. She is, she says, Azura Luna Mangunhardjono —…
· Jin Hyun
Vietnamese Grandmother Marches with Protesters to Fight Landlord Evicting Them from LA’s Chinatown
Los Angeles Chinatown was born for a community displaced by racism and civic development in the mid-1800s. The Chinese communities were isolated by the press which conjured up negative stereotypes and fueled anger among White people who feared the new immigrants were taking away…
· Leanna Chan
This Airplane Could Take You From L.A. to Tokyo in 2 Hours
Scientists and engineers are now developing hypersonic airliners that could drastically decrease the time of long international flights. With new advancements in technologies and materials, researchers are working on a new generation of supersonic airliners with speeds between…
· Ryan General
9 Chinese Exchange Students Denied Entry to the U.S., Sent Back to China
Nine exchange students returning to Arizona State University from China were stopped and temporarily detained by Customs and Border Protection at Los Angeles International Airport. University officials said in a statement on Friday that the Chinese students were “denied…
· Ryan General
Los Angeles Rams Rookie Taylor Rapp Aims to Show ‘Asians Can Play’ in the NFL
Taylor Rapp, the newest member of a small group of Asian Americans to be drafted into the NFL, is aiming to become the Asian American role model he never had growing up. Fresh from playing three standout seasons at Washington, Rapp was selected by defending NFC champions Los…
· Carl Samson
Filipino American Meteorologist Wins Emmy for Report on Plastic Pollution in Ocean
A Filipino American meteorologist won an Emmy at the 71st Los Angeles Area Emmy for her news story on plastic in the ocean. Shanna Mendiola, who covers NBC4 Southern California’s weekday morning newscast “Today in LA,” received the Environment News Story award for “Plastic and…
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